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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.75, 313.26 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.75, 313.26 and 100.55 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.75 : 313.26 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.75/313.26 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.75x = 313.26 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.75x = 31,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,498.29/208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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