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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 288.34 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 288.34 and 115.69 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 288.34 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/288.34 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 288.34 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 33,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,357.59/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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