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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.82, 288.14 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.82, 288.14 and 150.50 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.82 : 288.14 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.82/288.14 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.82x = 288.14 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.82x = 43,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,365.07/208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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