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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 287.15 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 287.15 and 144.22 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 287.15 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/287.15 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 287.15 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 41,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412.77/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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