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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.38 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.38 and 143.43 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.38 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.38 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.38 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 41,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,362.34/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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