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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 313.57 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 313.57 and 106.27 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 313.57 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/313.57 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 313.57 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 33,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323.08/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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