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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 287.39 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 287.39 and 114.99 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 287.39 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/287.39 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 287.39 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 33,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046.98/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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