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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.90, 287.94 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.90, 287.94 and 200.08 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.90 : 287.94 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.90/287.94 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.90x = 287.94 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.90x = 57,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,611.04/208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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