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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.44 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.44 and 143.51 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.44 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.44 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.44 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 42,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.89/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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