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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.88 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.88 and 143.22 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.88 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.88 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.88 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 42,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,089.49/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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