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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 287.26 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 287.26 and 155.78 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 287.26 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/287.26 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 287.26 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 44,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749.69/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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