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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 288.33 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 288.33 and 153.65 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 288.33 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/288.33 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 288.33 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 44,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,301.90/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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