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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 312.12 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 312.12 and 143.07 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 312.12 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/312.12 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 312.12 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 44,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,655.01/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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