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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 311.85 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 311.85 and 153.93 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 311.85 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/311.85 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 311.85 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 48,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003.07/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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