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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208, 287.04 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208, 287.04 and 116 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208 : 287.04 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208/287.04 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208x = 287.04 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208x = 33,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,296.64/208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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