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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 288.12 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 288.12 and 150.64 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 288.12 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/288.12 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 288.12 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 43,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402.40/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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