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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 292.08 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 292.08 and 143.79 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 292.08 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/292.08 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 292.08 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 41,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.18/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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