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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 258.89 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 258.89 and 143.36 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 258.89 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/258.89 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 258.89 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 37,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114.47/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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