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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.45 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.45 and 100.04 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.45 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.45 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.45 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 31,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257.50/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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