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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 311.45 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 311.45 and 153.56 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 311.45 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/311.45 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 311.45 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 47,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826.27/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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