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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.44 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.44 and 143.57 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.44 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.44 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.44 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 42,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272.75/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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