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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.10, 311.79 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.10, 311.79 and 143.84 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.10 : 311.79 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.10/311.79 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.10x = 311.79 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.10x = 44,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,847.87/208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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