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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 313.09 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 313.09 and 100.71 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 313.09 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/313.09 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 313.09 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 31,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.04/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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