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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.46, 287.68 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.46, 287.68 and 115.22 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.46 : 287.68 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.46/287.68 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.46x = 287.68 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.46x = 33,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,145.90/208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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