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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 312.90 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 312.90 and 151.02 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 312.90 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/312.90 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 312.90 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 47,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254.16/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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