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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.48 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.48 and 150.84 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.48 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.48 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.48 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 43,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,514.32/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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