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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 287.69 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 287.69 and 149.51 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 287.69 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/287.69 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 287.69 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 43,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010.35/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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