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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.41 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.41 and 143.35 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.41 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.41 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.41 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 30,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,448.97/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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