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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.52 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.52 and 154.26 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.52 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.52 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.52 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 48,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055.08/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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