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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.78, 296.49 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.78, 296.49 and 143.78 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.78 : 296.49 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.78/296.49 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.78x = 296.49 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.78x = 42,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.33/197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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