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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 311.26 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 311.26 and 156.62 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 311.26 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/311.26 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 311.26 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 48,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.54/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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