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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.41 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.41 and 143.13 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.41 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.41 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.41 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 42,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282.03/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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