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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.19 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.19 and 153.14 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.19 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.19 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.19 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 43,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,978.84/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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