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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.52, 287.88 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.52, 287.88 and 143.12 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.52 : 287.88 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.52/287.88 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.52x = 287.88 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.52x = 41,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,201.39/208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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