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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 312.86 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 312.86 and 100.51 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 312.86 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/312.86 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 312.86 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 31,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,445.03/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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