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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 200.50 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 200.50 and 143.92 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 200.50 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/200.50 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 200.50 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 28,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855.96/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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