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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 313.28 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 313.28 and 100.53 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 313.28 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/313.28 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 313.28 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 31,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,493.54/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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