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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.76, 287.84 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.76, 287.84 and 144.72 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.76 : 287.84 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.76/287.84 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.76x = 287.84 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.76x = 41,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656.20/208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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