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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 312.98 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 312.98 and 157.65 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 312.98 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/312.98 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 312.98 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 49,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340.51/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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