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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 287.99 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 287.99 and 115.43 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 287.99 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/287.99 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 287.99 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 33,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,242.13/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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