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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.73, 288.05 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.73, 288.05 and 143.26 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.73 : 288.05 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.73/288.05 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.73x = 288.05 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.73x = 41,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.89/208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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