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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.15, 287.26 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.15, 287.26 and 142.67 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.15 : 287.26 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.15/287.26 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.15x = 287.26 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.15x = 40,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983.75/208.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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