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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.65 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.65 and 154.50 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.65 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.65 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.65 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 48,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,304.43/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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