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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 287.93 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 287.93 and 153.35 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 287.93 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/287.93 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 287.93 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 44,154.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,154.07/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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