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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 258.72 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 258.72 and 143.56 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 258.72 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/258.72 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 258.72 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 37,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141.84/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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