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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 288.54 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 288.54 and 143.76 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 288.54 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/288.54 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 288.54 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 41,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480.51/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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