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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.40 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.40 and 150.36 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.40 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.40 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.40 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 43,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213.46/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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