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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.63 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.63 and 143.12 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.63 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.63 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.63 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 41,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738.09/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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