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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.43 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.43 and 115.03 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.43 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.43 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.43 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 33,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063.00/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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