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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 312.51 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 312.51 and 100.39 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 312.51 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/312.51 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 312.51 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 31,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,372.88/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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