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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 287.66 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 287.66 and 115.19 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 287.66 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/287.66 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 287.66 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 33,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136.38/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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