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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 302.55 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 302.55 and 143.77 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 302.55 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/302.55 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 302.55 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 43,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.10/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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