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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 312.71 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 312.71 and 153.27 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 312.71 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/312.71 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 312.71 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 47,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928.30/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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