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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 306.60 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 306.60 and 143.52 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 306.60 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/306.60 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 306.60 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 44,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003.23/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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