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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 287.86 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 287.86 and 115.35 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 287.86 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/287.86 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 287.86 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 33,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203.21/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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