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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.87, 312.90 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.87, 312.90 and 143.86 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.87 : 312.90 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.87/312.90 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.87x = 312.90 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.87x = 45,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,013.79/208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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