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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 287.95 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 287.95 and 158.89 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 287.95 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/287.95 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 287.95 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 45,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.10/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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