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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 287.57 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 287.57 and 143.10 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 287.57 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/287.57 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 287.57 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 41,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151.62/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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