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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.74 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.74 and 143.13 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.74 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.74 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.74 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 42,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043.01/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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