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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 294.57 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 294.57 and 143.67 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 294.57 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/294.57 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 294.57 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 42,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,320.87/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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