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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.30 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.30 and 142.71 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.30 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.30 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.30 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 44,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425.62/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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