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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.33 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.33 and 99.99 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.33 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.33 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.33 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 31,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,229.88/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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