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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 313.08 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 313.08 and 100.38 is: 150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 313.08 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/313.08 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 313.08 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 31,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,426.97/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.60

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