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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.61 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.61 and 142.38 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.61 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.61 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.61 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 44,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509.41/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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