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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.28, 287.31 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.28, 287.31 and 141.89 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.28 : 287.31 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.28/287.31 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.28x = 287.31 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.28x = 40,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766.42/208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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