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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 286.99 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 286.99 and 142.61 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 286.99 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/286.99 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 286.99 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 40,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925.85/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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