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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 290.95 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 290.95 and 143.02 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 290.95 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/290.95 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 290.95 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 41,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.67/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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