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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 306.08 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 306.08 and 143.58 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 306.08 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/306.08 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 306.08 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 43,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946.97/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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