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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 295.77 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 295.77 and 143.20 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 295.77 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/295.77 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 295.77 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 42,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.26/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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