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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 289.61 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 289.61 and 143.46 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 289.61 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/289.61 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 289.61 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 41,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,546.73/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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