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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 287.64 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 287.64 and 143.14 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 287.64 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/287.64 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 287.64 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 41,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172.79/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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