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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.26 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.26 and 99.22 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.26 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.26 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.26 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 31,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,081.66/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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