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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 287.56 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 287.56 and 142.88 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 287.56 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/287.56 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 287.56 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 41,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.57/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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