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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.77, 288.09 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.77, 288.09 and 143.16 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.77 : 288.09 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.77/288.09 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.77x = 288.09 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.77x = 41,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,242.96/208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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