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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.95, 305.92 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.95, 305.92 and 143.35 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.95 : 305.92 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.95/305.92 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.95x = 305.92 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.95x = 43,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853.62/203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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