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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.55 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.55 and 143.00 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.55 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.55 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.55 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 36,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971.22/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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