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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.16 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.16 and 149.96 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.16 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.16 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.16 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 43,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,062.51/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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