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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 288.48 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 288.48 and 156.88 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 288.48 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/288.48 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 288.48 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 45,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256.74/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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