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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 288.45 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 288.45 and 149.94 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 288.45 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/288.45 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 288.45 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 43,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250.19/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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