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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 291.46 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 291.46 and 143.29 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 291.46 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/291.46 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 291.46 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 41,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763.30/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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