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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 313.26 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 313.26 and 151.19 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 313.26 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/313.26 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 313.26 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 47,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360.21/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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