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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 296.15 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 296.15 and 143.49 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 296.15 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/296.15 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 296.15 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 42,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493.85/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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