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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.10 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.10 and 155.72 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.10 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.10 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.10 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 44,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,862.93/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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