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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.70, 286.48 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.70, 286.48 and 201.32 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.70 : 286.48 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.70/286.48 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.70x = 286.48 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.70x = 57,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,674.15/208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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