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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 287.71 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 287.71 and 153.48 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 287.71 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/287.71 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 287.71 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 44,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.73/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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