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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.55, 287.75 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.55, 287.75 and 143.03 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.55 : 287.75 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.55/287.75 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.55x = 287.75 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.55x = 41,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155.80/208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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