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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 312.26 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 312.26 and 150.26 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 312.26 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/312.26 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 312.26 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 46,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917.88/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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