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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303.29 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303.29 and 143.52 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303.29 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303.29 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303.29 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 43,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527.46/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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