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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.97, 288.42 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.97, 288.42 and 159.76 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.97 : 288.42 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.97/288.42 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.97x = 288.42 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.97x = 46,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077.98/208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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