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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.44, 295.84 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.44, 295.84 and 143.24 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.44 : 295.84 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.44/295.84 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.44x = 295.84 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.44x = 42,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,376.12/197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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