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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 288.18 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 288.18 and 143.37 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 288.18 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/288.18 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 288.18 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 41,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316.77/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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