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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.14 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.14 and 143.52 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.14 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.14 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.14 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 37,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048.25/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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