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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 311.90 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 311.90 and 150.45 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 311.90 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/311.90 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 311.90 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 46,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,924.28/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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