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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 294.27 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 294.27 and 143.39 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 294.27 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/294.27 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 294.27 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 42,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,193.90/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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