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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 287.11 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 287.11 and 145.91 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 287.11 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/287.11 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 287.11 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 41,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.22/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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