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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.36 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.36 and 115.71 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.36 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.36 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.36 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 33,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,365.56/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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