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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 287.79 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 287.79 and 150.45 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 287.79 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/287.79 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 287.79 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 43,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298.01/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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