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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.04 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.04 and 143.24 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.04 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.04 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.04 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 42,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118.29/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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