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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 288.06 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 288.06 and 115.49 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 288.06 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/288.06 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 288.06 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 33,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.77/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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