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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 312.72 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 312.72 and 100.44 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 312.72 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/312.72 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 312.72 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 31,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,409.60/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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