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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.58 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.58 and 142.84 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.58 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.58 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.58 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 41,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077.93/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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