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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 288.50 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 288.50 and 143.63 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 288.50 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/288.50 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 288.50 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 41,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,435.09/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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