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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 311.40 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 311.40 and 153.69 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 311.40 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/311.40 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 311.40 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 47,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859.07/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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