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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 313.03 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 313.03 and 100.48 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 313.03 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/313.03 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 313.03 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 31,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453.25/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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