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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 287.96 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 287.96 and 152.56 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 287.96 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/287.96 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 287.96 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 43,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929.96/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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