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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 288.94 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 288.94 and 143.88 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 288.94 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/288.94 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 288.94 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 41,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,572.69/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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