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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 280.14 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 280.14 and 143.39 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 280.14 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/280.14 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 280.14 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 40,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168.67/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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