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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 287.88 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 287.88 and 159.58 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 287.88 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/287.88 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 287.88 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 45,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.89/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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