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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 295.16 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 295.16 and 143.94 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 295.16 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/295.16 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 295.16 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 42,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,484.61/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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