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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 287.30 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 287.30 and 114.94 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 287.30 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/287.30 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 287.30 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 33,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,021.29/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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