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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.30 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.30 and 143.17 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.30 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.30 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.30 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 40,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,558.99/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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