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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 311.10 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 311.10 and 143.30 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 311.10 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/311.10 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 311.10 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 44,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,580.63/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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