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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 294.85 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 294.85 and 143.83 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 294.85 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/294.85 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 294.85 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 42,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.28/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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