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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 287.13 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 287.13 and 142.52 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 287.13 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/287.13 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 287.13 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 40,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921.77/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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