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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.38 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.38 and 143.20 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.38 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.38 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.38 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 42,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,298.42/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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