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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 288.95 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 288.95 and 143.06 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 288.95 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/288.95 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 288.95 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 41,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,335.03/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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