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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.57, 312.86 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.57, 312.86 and 98.86 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.57 : 312.86 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.57/312.86 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.57x = 312.86 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.57x = 30,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929.34/208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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