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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 312.99 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 312.99 and 157.73 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 312.99 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/312.99 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 312.99 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 49,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,366.35/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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