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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 312.98 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 312.98 and 100.40 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 312.98 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/312.98 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 312.98 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 31,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,421.13/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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