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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 306.27 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 306.27 and 143.34 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 306.27 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/306.27 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 306.27 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 43,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,900.74/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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