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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 297.11 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 297.11 and 143.94 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 297.11 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/297.11 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 297.11 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 42,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,766.37/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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