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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 258.03 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 258.03 and 143.52 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 258.03 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/258.03 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 258.03 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 37,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032.47/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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