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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 312.10 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 312.10 and 143.44 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 312.10 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/312.10 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 312.10 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 44,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,767.62/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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