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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 287.99 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 287.99 and 153.46 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 287.99 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/287.99 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 287.99 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 44,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.49/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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