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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 292.13 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 292.13 and 143.66 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 292.13 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/292.13 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 292.13 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 41,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,965.22/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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