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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.20 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.20 and 143.96 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.20 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.20 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.20 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 42,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,495.52/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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