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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 313.35 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 313.35 and 144.86 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 313.35 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/313.35 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 313.35 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 45,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,391.88/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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