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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 285.94 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 285.94 and 202.30 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 285.94 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/285.94 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 285.94 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 57,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845.66/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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