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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.91 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.91 and 159.91 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.91 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.91 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.91 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 46,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038.97/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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