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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 287.09 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 287.09 and 114.80 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 287.09 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/287.09 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 287.09 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 32,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.61/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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