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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 288 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 288 and 156.26 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 288 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/288 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 288 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 45,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,002.88/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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