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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 311.01 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 311.01 and 143.26 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 311.01 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/311.01 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 311.01 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 44,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555.29/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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