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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 301.10 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 301.10 and 143.27 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 301.10 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/301.10 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 301.10 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 43,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,137.45/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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