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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 292.59 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 292.59 and 143.69 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 292.59 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/292.59 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 292.59 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 42,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,040.79/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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