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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.80 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.80 and 151.28 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.80 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.80 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.80 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 47,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,471.66/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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