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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.41, 287.41 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.41, 287.41 and 156.08 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.41 : 287.41 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.41/287.41 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.41x = 287.41 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.41x = 44,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,856.74/208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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