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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.66, 287.96 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.66, 287.96 and 115.41 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.66 : 287.96 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.66/287.96 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.66x = 287.96 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.66x = 33,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233.46/208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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