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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 208.84 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 208.84 and 152.30 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 208.84 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/208.84 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 208.84 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 31,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806.33/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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