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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287 and 142.44 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 40,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880.28/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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