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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 291.77 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 291.77 and 143.11 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 291.77 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/291.77 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 291.77 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 41,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753.75/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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