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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.64 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.64 and 159.94 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.64 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.64 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.64 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 46,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165.08/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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