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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.53 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.53 and 104.37 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.53 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.53 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.53 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 32,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.23/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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