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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 287.79 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 287.79 and 143.40 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 287.79 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/287.79 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 287.79 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 41,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269.09/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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