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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 296.40 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 296.40 and 143.96 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 296.40 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/296.40 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 296.40 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 42,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.74/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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