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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 293.92 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 293.92 and 143.12 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 293.92 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/293.92 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 293.92 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 42,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065.83/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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