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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 287.97 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 287.97 and 153.38 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 287.97 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/287.97 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 287.97 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 44,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168.84/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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