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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 312.56 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 312.56 and 157.34 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 312.56 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/312.56 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 312.56 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 49,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178.78/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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