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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 287.35 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 287.35 and 142.59 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 287.35 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/287.35 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 287.35 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 40,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,973.96/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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