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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 312.90 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 312.90 and 100.30 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 312.90 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/312.90 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 312.90 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 31,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383.87/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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