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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 305.37 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 305.37 and 143.00 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 305.37 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/305.37 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 305.37 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 43,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.53/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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