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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 288.76 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 288.76 and 143.70 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 288.76 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/288.76 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 288.76 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 41,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,494.81/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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