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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 313.35 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 313.35 and 100.65 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 313.35 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/313.35 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 313.35 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 31,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.68/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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