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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.43, 287.48 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.43, 287.48 and 159.47 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.43 : 287.48 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.43/287.48 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.43x = 287.48 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.43x = 45,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843.64/208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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