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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.48 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.48 and 143.73 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.48 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.48 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.48 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 44,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.37/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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