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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 305.64 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 305.64 and 143.02 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 305.64 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/305.64 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 305.64 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 43,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,711.87/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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