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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.22 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.22 and 143.78 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.22 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.22 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.22 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 42,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015.39/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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