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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 287.81 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 287.81 and 156.25 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 287.81 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/287.81 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 287.81 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 44,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971.67/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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