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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 287.25 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 287.25 and 152.85 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 287.25 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/287.25 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 287.25 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 43,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,906.16/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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