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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.60 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.60 and 143.50 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.60 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.60 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.60 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 44,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,858.10/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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