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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.50, 287.94 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.50, 287.94 and 156.66 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.50 : 287.94 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.50/287.94 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.50x = 287.94 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.50x = 45,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108.68/208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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