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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 287.85 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 287.85 and 161.92 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 287.85 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/287.85 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 287.85 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 46,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608.67/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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