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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 313.42 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 313.42 and 143.86 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 313.42 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/313.42 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 313.42 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 45,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,088.60/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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