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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.25, 294.24 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.25, 294.24 and 143.32 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.25 : 294.24 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.25/294.24 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.25x = 294.24 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.25x = 42,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170.48/213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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