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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 283.05 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 283.05 and 143.01 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 283.05 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/283.05 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 283.05 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 40,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,478.98/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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