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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 307.05 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 307.05 and 143.03 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 307.05 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/307.05 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 307.05 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 43,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915.83/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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