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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.74 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.74 and 143.09 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.74 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.74 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.74 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 41,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601.99/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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