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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.66 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.66 and 143.52 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.66 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.66 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.66 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 41,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428.48/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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