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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 288.06 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 288.06 and 157 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 288.06 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/288.06 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 288.06 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 45,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,225.42/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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