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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 287.13 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 287.13 and 114.80 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 287.13 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/287.13 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 287.13 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 32,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,962.52/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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