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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 287.02 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 287.02 and 152.68 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 287.02 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/287.02 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 287.02 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 43,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822.21/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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