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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 306.69 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 306.69 and 143.80 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 306.69 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/306.69 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 306.69 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 44,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102.02/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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