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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 313.07 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 313.07 and 154.71 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 313.07 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/313.07 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 313.07 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 48,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434.29/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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