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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.84 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.84 and 156.80 is: 216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.84 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.84 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.84 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 45,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133.31/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.49

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