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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.45 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.45 and 137.50 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.45 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.45 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.45 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 29,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,486.00/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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