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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 287.78 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 287.78 and 153.38 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 287.78 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/287.78 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 287.78 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 44,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139.70/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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