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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 313.18 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 313.18 and 154.60 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 313.18 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/313.18 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 313.18 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 48,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417.63/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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