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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303 and 143.52 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 43,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,486.56/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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