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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 312.64 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 312.64 and 105.61 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 312.64 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/312.64 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 312.64 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 33,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017.26/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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