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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 293.91 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 293.91 and 143.14 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 293.91 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/293.91 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 293.91 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 42,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070.28/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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