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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.03, 286.68 and 149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.03, 286.68 and 149.71 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.03 : 286.68 = 149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.03/286.68 = 149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.03x = 286.68 × 149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.03x = 42,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918.86/208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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