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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 312.48 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 312.48 and 98.76 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 312.48 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/312.48 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 312.48 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 30,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861.97/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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