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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 313.44 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 313.44 and 154.90 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 313.44 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/313.44 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 313.44 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 48,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551.86/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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