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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 313.74 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 313.74 and 154.62 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 313.74 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/313.74 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 313.74 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 48,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510.48/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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