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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306 and 143.64 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 43,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953.84/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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