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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.15 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.15 and 156.79 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.15 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.15 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.15 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 48,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,942.00/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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