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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.46 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.46 and 143.43 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.46 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.46 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.46 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 30,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328.99/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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