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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 313 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 313 and 100.44 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 313 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/313 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 313 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 31,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.72/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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