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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 286.02 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 286.02 and 201.07 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 286.02 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/286.02 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 286.02 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 57,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.04/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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