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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.45, 287.40 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.45, 287.40 and 141.98 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.45 : 287.40 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.45/287.40 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.45x = 287.40 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.45x = 40,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805.77/208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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