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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 287.19 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 287.19 and 114.87 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 287.19 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/287.19 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 287.19 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 32,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989.52/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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