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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313 and 157.55 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 49,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,313.15/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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