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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 287.34 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 287.34 and 114.99 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 287.34 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/287.34 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 287.34 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 33,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041.23/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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