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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.84 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.84 and 150.63 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.84 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.84 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.84 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 47,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.13/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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