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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 313.07 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 313.07 and 106.08 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 313.07 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/313.07 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 313.07 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 33,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208.76/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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