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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.46 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.46 and 154.96 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.46 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.46 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.46 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 48,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,573.76/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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