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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 312.36 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 312.36 and 100.12 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 312.36 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/312.36 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 312.36 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 31,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,273.48/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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