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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 311.87 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 311.87 and 159.15 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 311.87 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/311.87 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 311.87 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 49,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,633.31/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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