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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 312.96 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 312.96 and 100.44 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 312.96 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/312.96 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 312.96 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 31,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434.08/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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