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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.25, 305.73 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.25, 305.73 and 143.20 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.25 : 305.73 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.25/305.73 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.25x = 305.73 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.25x = 43,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,780.54/204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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