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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.44 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.44 and 143.88 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.44 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.44 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.44 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 42,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,075.71/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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