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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 279.69 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 279.69 and 143.13 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 279.69 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/279.69 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 279.69 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 40,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,032.03/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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