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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 287.41 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 287.41 and 142.78 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 287.41 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/287.41 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 287.41 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 41,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034.25/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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