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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 288 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 288 and 142.92 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 288 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/288 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 288 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 41,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160.96/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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