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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.61, 312.58 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.61, 312.58 and 143.63 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.61 : 312.58 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.61/312.58 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.61x = 312.58 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.61x = 44,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.29/208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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