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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 292.82 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 292.82 and 143.60 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 292.82 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/292.82 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 292.82 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 42,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.77/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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