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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 287.64 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 287.64 and 150.32 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 287.64 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/287.64 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 287.64 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 43,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238.04/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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