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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.23, 287.22 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.23, 287.22 and 149.22 is: 205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.23 : 287.22 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.23/287.22 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.23x = 287.22 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.23x = 42,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858.97/208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.83

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