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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 287.07 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 287.07 and 153.19 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 287.07 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/287.07 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 287.07 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 43,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,976.47/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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