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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 287.88 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 287.88 and 153.48 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 287.88 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/287.88 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 287.88 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 44,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183.82/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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