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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 312.48 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 312.48 and 150.91 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 312.48 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/312.48 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 312.48 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 47,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,156.36/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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