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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.92 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.92 and 150.85 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.92 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.92 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.92 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 47,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204.18/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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