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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 293.55 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 293.55 and 143.67 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 293.55 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/293.55 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 293.55 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 42,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,174.33/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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