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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 312.27 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 312.27 and 150.60 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 312.27 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/312.27 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 312.27 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 47,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,027.86/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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