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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 311.95 and 142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 311.95 and 142.95 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 311.95 = 142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/311.95 = 142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 311.95 × 142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 44,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594.60/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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