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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.99, 288.52 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.99, 288.52 and 159.96 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.99 : 288.52 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.99/288.52 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.99x = 288.52 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.99x = 46,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151.26/208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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