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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.21, 294.12 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.21, 294.12 and 143.19 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.21 : 294.12 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.21/294.12 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.21x = 294.12 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.21x = 42,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115.04/213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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