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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 286.66 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 286.66 and 158.90 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 286.66 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/286.66 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 286.66 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 45,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550.27/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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