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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 312.81 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 312.81 and 157.51 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 312.81 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/312.81 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 312.81 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 49,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270.70/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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