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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 295.39 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 295.39 and 143.20 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 295.39 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/295.39 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 295.39 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 42,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.85/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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