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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 258.71 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 258.71 and 143.24 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 258.71 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/258.71 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 258.71 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 37,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057.62/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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