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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294 and 143.16 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 42,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,089.04/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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