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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 312.41 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 312.41 and 143.22 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 312.41 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/312.41 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 312.41 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 44,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,742.33/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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