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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.17, 306.28 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.17, 306.28 and 143.12 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.17 : 306.28 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.17/306.28 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.17x = 306.28 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.17x = 43,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834.02/204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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