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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.65, 294.98 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.65, 294.98 and 143.79 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.65 : 294.98 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.65/294.98 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.65x = 294.98 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.65x = 42,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,414.37/213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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