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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 291.27 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 291.27 and 143.18 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 291.27 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/291.27 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 291.27 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 41,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.58/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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