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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 293.59 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 293.59 and 143.97 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 293.59 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/293.59 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 293.59 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 42,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.15/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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