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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 312.86 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 312.86 and 153.72 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 312.86 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/312.86 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 312.86 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 48,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092.84/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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