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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 287.55 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 287.55 and 150.19 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 287.55 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/287.55 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 287.55 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 43,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,186.42/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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