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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 312.83 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 312.83 and 100.19 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 312.83 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/312.83 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 312.83 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 31,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.37/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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