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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 287.59 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 287.59 and 156.17 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 287.59 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/287.59 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 287.59 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 44,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,912.93/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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