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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 288.12 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 288.12 and 115.53 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 288.12 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/288.12 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 288.12 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 33,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286.65/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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