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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 312.17 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 312.17 and 159.41 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 312.17 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/312.17 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 312.17 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 49,760.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760.66/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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