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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 312.62 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 312.62 and 143.60 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 312.62 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/312.62 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 312.62 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 44,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,889.95/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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