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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 307.02 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 307.02 and 143.90 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 307.02 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/307.02 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 307.02 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 44,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180.18/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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