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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 312.41 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 312.41 and 154.73 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 312.41 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/312.41 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 312.41 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 48,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340.37/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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