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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 313.02 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 313.02 and 100.52 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 313.02 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/313.02 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 313.02 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 31,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464.77/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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