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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 286.97 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 286.97 and 152.76 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 286.97 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/286.97 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 286.97 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 43,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836.77/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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