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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 291.96 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 291.96 and 143.25 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 291.96 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/291.96 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 291.96 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 41,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,823.27/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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