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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 295.80 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 295.80 and 143.76 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 295.80 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/295.80 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 295.80 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 42,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524.21/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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