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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.48 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.48 and 106.20 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.48 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.48 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.48 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 33,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291.58/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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