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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.68 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.68 and 154.92 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.68 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.68 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.68 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 48,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,440.39/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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