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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 312.10 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 312.10 and 143.10 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 312.10 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/312.10 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 312.10 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 44,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661.51/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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