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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.46 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.46 and 143.67 is: 215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.46 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.46 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.46 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 42,592.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592.41/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.18

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