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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.50 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.50 and 142.80 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.50 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.50 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.50 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 41,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,197.80/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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