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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 313.01 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 313.01 and 150.91 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 313.01 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/313.01 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 313.01 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 47,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.58/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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