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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 293.69 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 293.69 and 143.00 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 293.69 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/293.69 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 293.69 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 41,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,995.49/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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