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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.46 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.46 and 100.67 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.46 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.46 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.46 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 31,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557.05/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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