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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.85 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.85 and 206.74 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.85 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.85 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.85 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 59,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,510.11/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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