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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.98, 288.08 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.98, 288.08 and 156.56 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.98 : 288.08 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.98/288.08 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.98x = 288.08 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.98x = 45,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,101.80/208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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