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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 313.26 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 313.26 and 100.56 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 313.26 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/313.26 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 313.26 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 31,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501.43/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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