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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.83 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.83 and 100.40 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.83 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.83 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.83 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 31,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407.63/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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