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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 294.37 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 294.37 and 143.50 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 294.37 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/294.37 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 294.37 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 42,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242.10/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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