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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.42, 311.90 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.42, 311.90 and 143.50 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.42 : 311.90 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.42/311.90 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.42x = 311.90 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.42x = 44,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757.65/208.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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