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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 294.84 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 294.84 and 143.10 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 294.84 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/294.84 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 294.84 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 42,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.60/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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