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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.79 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.79 and 143.15 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.79 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.79 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.79 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 42,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340.14/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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