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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 286.94 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 286.94 and 164.27 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 286.94 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/286.94 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 286.94 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 47,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,133.38/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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