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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 294.97 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 294.97 and 143.97 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 294.97 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/294.97 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 294.97 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 42,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,466.47/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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