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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 296.72 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 296.72 and 143.93 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 296.72 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/296.72 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 296.72 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 42,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706.19/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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