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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.76 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.76 and 143.87 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.76 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.76 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.76 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 42,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,117.20/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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