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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.99, 313.38 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.99, 313.38 and 99.27 is: 148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.99 : 313.38 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.99/313.38 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.99x = 313.38 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.99x = 31,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107.17/208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.85

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