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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 287.12 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 287.12 and 141.80 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 287.12 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/287.12 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 287.12 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 40,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713.62/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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