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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 312.69 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 312.69 and 157.10 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 312.69 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/312.69 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 312.69 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 49,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122.04/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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