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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.18, 306.06 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.18, 306.06 and 143.16 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.18 : 306.06 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.18/306.06 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.18x = 306.06 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.18x = 43,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,815.55/204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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