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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 313.98 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 313.98 and 157.93 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 313.98 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/313.98 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 313.98 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 49,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586.86/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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