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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.28 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.28 and 149.18 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.28 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.28 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.28 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 42,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856.43/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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