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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.18, 287.29 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.18, 287.29 and 114.94 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.18 : 287.29 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.18/287.29 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.18x = 287.29 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.18x = 33,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,020.68/208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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