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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 292.62 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 292.62 and 143 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 292.62 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/292.62 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 292.62 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 41,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844.66/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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