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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 288.24 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 288.24 and 115.62 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 288.24 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/288.24 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 288.24 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 33,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324.87/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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