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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 311.97 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 311.97 and 159.82 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 311.97 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/311.97 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 311.97 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 49,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859.05/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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