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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.27 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.27 and 143.55 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.27 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.27 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.27 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 41,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381.16/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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