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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.55, 287.88 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.55, 287.88 and 153.72 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.55 : 287.88 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.55/287.88 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.55x = 287.88 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.55x = 44,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252.91/208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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