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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 287.02 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 287.02 and 159 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 287.02 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/287.02 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 287.02 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 45,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.18/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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