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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 312 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 312 and 150.09 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 312 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/312 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 312 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 46,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,828.08/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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