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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 292.89 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 292.89 and 143.45 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 292.89 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/292.89 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 292.89 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 42,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013.61/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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