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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.26 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.26 and 142.67 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.26 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.26 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.26 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 41,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.90/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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