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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 312.87 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 312.87 and 157.83 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 312.87 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/312.87 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 312.87 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 49,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380.27/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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