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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 287.93 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 287.93 and 143.23 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 287.93 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/287.93 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 287.93 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 41,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238.06/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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