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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 287.01 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 287.01 and 141.68 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 287.01 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/287.01 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 287.01 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 40,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,662.14/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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