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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 292.14 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 292.14 and 143.93 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 292.14 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/292.14 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 292.14 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 42,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.25/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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