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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 313.33 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 313.33 and 100.35 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 313.33 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/313.33 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 313.33 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 31,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,442.30/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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