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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 287.20 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 287.20 and 145.92 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 287.20 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/287.20 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 287.20 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 41,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908.22/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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