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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 288.72 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 288.72 and 143.69 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 288.72 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/288.72 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 288.72 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 41,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,484.73/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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