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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 305.57 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 305.57 and 143.17 is: 214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 305.57 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/305.57 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 305.57 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 43,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748.05/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.33

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