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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.78, 287.92 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.78, 287.92 and 145.82 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.78 : 287.92 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.78/287.92 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.78x = 287.92 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.78x = 41,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,983.78/208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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