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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 295.97 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 295.97 and 143.55 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 295.97 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/295.97 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 295.97 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 42,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486.49/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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