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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 287.10 and 114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 287.10 and 114.79 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 287.10 = 114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/287.10 = 114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 287.10 × 114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 32,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,956.21/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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