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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.28 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.28 and 150.08 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.28 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.28 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.28 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 43,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113.55/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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