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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 287.07 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 287.07 and 145.94 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 287.07 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/287.07 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 287.07 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 41,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,895.00/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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