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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 292.21 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 292.21 and 143.37 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 292.21 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/292.21 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 292.21 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 41,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.79/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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