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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 258.06 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 258.06 and 143.40 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 258.06 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/258.06 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 258.06 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 37,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,005.80/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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