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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 312.69 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 312.69 and 100.23 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 312.69 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/312.69 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 312.69 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 31,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.92/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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