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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 292.50 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 292.50 and 143.24 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 292.50 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/292.50 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 292.50 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 41,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897.70/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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