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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.60 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.60 and 157.20 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.60 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.60 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.60 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 49,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140.72/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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