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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.05 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.05 and 150.39 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.05 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.05 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.05 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 46,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929.58/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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