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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 289.26 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 289.26 and 143.18 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 289.26 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/289.26 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 289.26 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 41,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,416.25/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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