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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 286.89 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 286.89 and 145.86 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 286.89 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/286.89 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 286.89 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 41,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,845.78/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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