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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 307.02 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 307.02 and 143.84 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 307.02 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/307.02 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 307.02 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 44,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,161.76/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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