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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.84 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.84 and 100.35 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.84 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.84 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.84 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 31,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393.49/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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