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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 311.48 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 311.48 and 153.09 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 311.48 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/311.48 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 311.48 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 47,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684.28/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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