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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 313.36 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 313.36 and 143.66 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 313.36 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/313.36 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 313.36 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 45,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.72/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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