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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 287.16 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 287.16 and 142.56 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 287.16 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/287.16 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 287.16 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 40,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,937.53/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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