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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.38 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.38 and 143.16 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.38 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.38 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.38 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 42,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,286.22/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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