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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.20 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.20 and 143.30 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.20 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.20 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.20 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 44,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,738.26/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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