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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 312.18 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 312.18 and 99.98 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 312.18 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/312.18 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 312.18 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 31,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213.03/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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