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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 280.52 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 280.52 and 143.99 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 280.52 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/280.52 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 280.52 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 40,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392.06/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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