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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 287.40 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 287.40 and 115.01 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 287.40 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/287.40 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 287.40 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 33,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.75/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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