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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.15 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.15 and 114.82 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.15 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.15 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.15 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 32,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970.56/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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