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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 305.60 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 305.60 and 143.50 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 305.60 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/305.60 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 305.60 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 43,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853.60/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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