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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.79, 288.16 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.79, 288.16 and 143.34 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.79 : 288.16 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.79/288.16 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.79x = 288.16 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.79x = 41,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.42/208.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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