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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.99, 313.68 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.99, 313.68 and 100.86 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.99 : 313.68 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.99/313.68 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.99x = 313.68 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.99x = 31,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,637.76/208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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