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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 313.23 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 313.23 and 157.48 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 313.23 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/313.23 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 313.23 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 49,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327.27/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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