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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 295.61 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 295.61 and 143.07 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 295.61 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/295.61 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 295.61 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 42,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292.21/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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