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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 287.36 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 287.36 and 141.90 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 287.36 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/287.36 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 287.36 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 40,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776.38/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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