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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 306.25 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 306.25 and 143.13 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 306.25 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/306.25 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 306.25 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 43,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834.35/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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