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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.68 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.68 and 143.61 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.68 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.68 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.68 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 44,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041.60/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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