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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.69, 257.73 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.69, 257.73 and 143.22 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.69 : 257.73 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.69/257.73 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.69x = 257.73 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.69x = 36,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912.09/186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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