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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 313.22 and 100.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 313.22 and 100.57 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 313.22 = 100.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/313.22 = 100.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 313.22 × 100.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 31,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500.54/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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