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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 288.08 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 288.08 and 115.50 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 288.08 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/288.08 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 288.08 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 33,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274.18/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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