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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.50 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.50 and 143.82 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.50 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.50 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.50 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 41,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491.35/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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