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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.94, 288.45 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.94, 288.45 and 143.54 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.94 : 288.45 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.94/288.45 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.94x = 288.45 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.94x = 41,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,404.11/208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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