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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.86, 313.44 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.86, 313.44 and 160.26 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.86 : 313.44 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.86/313.44 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.86x = 313.44 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.86x = 50,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,231.89/208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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