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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.96 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.96 and 159.60 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.96 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.96 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.96 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 45,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.42/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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