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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 287.58 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 287.58 and 156.18 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 287.58 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/287.58 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 287.58 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 44,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,914.24/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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