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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 313.05 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 313.05 and 105.88 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 313.05 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/313.05 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 313.05 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 33,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145.73/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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