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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 197.47 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 197.47 and 141.94 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 197.47 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/197.47 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 197.47 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 28,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.18/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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