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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 287.18 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 287.18 and 142.72 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 287.18 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/287.18 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 287.18 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 40,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,986.33/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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