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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 287.44 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 287.44 and 149.34 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 287.44 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/287.44 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 287.44 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 42,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926.29/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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