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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.48 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.48 and 144 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.48 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.48 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.48 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 44,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,997.12/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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