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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 287.78 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 287.78 and 115.28 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 287.78 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/287.78 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 287.78 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 33,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175.93/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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