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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 313.08 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 313.08 and 154.35 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 313.08 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/313.08 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 313.08 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 48,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323.90/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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