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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 313.23 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 313.23 and 106.31 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 313.23 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/313.23 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 313.23 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 33,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299.48/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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