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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 288.80 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 288.80 and 143.76 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 288.80 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/288.80 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 288.80 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 41,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,517.89/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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