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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 294.80 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 294.80 and 143.76 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 294.80 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/294.80 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 294.80 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 42,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,380.45/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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