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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.38, 287.43 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.38, 287.43 and 142.92 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.38 : 287.43 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.38/287.43 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.38x = 287.43 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.38x = 41,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079.50/208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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