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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 287.34 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 287.34 and 143.00 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 287.34 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/287.34 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 287.34 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 41,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.18/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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