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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.62, 287.64 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.62, 287.64 and 143.04 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.62 : 287.64 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.62/287.64 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.62x = 287.64 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.62x = 41,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144.03/208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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