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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 288.04 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 288.04 and 115.46 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 288.04 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/288.04 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 288.04 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 33,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257.10/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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