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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 213.32 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 213.32 and 141.74 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 213.32 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/213.32 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 213.32 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 30,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235.98/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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