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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 287.88 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 287.88 and 156.36 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 287.88 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/287.88 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 287.88 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 45,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,012.92/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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