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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 306.33 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 306.33 and 143.32 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 306.33 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/306.33 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 306.33 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 43,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903.29/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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