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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 313.30 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 313.30 and 100.63 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 313.30 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/313.30 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 313.30 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 31,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527.38/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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