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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 287.54 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 287.54 and 142.93 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 287.54 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/287.54 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 287.54 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 41,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098.09/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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