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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 293.73 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 293.73 and 143.28 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 293.73 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/293.73 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 293.73 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 42,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085.63/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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