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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 288.25 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 288.25 and 142.55 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 288.25 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/288.25 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 288.25 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 41,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,090.04/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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