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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 286.98 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 286.98 and 142.44 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 286.98 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/286.98 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 286.98 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 40,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,877.43/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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