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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.07, 292.79 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.07, 292.79 and 143.57 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.07 : 292.79 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.07/292.79 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.07x = 292.79 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.07x = 42,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,035.86/195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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