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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.75 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.75 and 105.84 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.75 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.75 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.75 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 33,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101.46/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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