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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.98, 292.29 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.98, 292.29 and 143.56 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.98 : 292.29 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.98/292.29 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.98x = 292.29 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.98x = 41,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961.15/194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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