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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.76 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.76 and 143.12 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.76 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.76 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.76 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 41,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,899.81/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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