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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.97, 313.09 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.97, 313.09 and 100.61 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.97 : 313.09 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.97/313.09 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.97x = 313.09 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.97x = 31,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,499.98/208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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