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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 292.70 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 292.70 and 143.76 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 292.70 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/292.70 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 292.70 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 42,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,078.55/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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