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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.13, 287.20 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.13, 287.20 and 114.86 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.13 : 287.20 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.13/287.20 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.13x = 287.20 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.13x = 32,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988.65/208.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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