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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 287.15 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 287.15 and 152.99 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 287.15 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/287.15 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 287.15 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 43,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929.95/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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