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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 294.09 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 294.09 and 143.33 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 294.09 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/294.09 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 294.09 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 42,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,150.45/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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