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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 312.76 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 312.76 and 100.27 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 312.76 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/312.76 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 312.76 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 31,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360.45/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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