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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 314.56 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 314.56 and 155.20 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 314.56 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/314.56 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 314.56 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 48,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819.71/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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