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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.85 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.85 and 156.24 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.85 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.85 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.85 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 44,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,973.68/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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