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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.19, 287.25 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.19, 287.25 and 142.72 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.19 : 287.25 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.19/287.25 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.19x = 287.25 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.19x = 40,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,996.32/208.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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