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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 287.97 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 287.97 and 150.55 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 287.97 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/287.97 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 287.97 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 43,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352.79/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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