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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 258.18 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 258.18 and 143.43 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 258.18 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/258.18 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 258.18 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 37,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030.76/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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