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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 311.60 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 311.60 and 142.80 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 311.60 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/311.60 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 311.60 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 44,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,496.48/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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