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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 312.92 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 312.92 and 106.10 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 312.92 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/312.92 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 312.92 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 33,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,198.72/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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