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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 287.90 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 287.90 and 156.11 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 287.90 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/287.90 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 287.90 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 44,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,941.85/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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