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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.65, 259.16 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.65, 259.16 and 143.55 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.65 : 259.16 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.65/259.16 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.65x = 259.16 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.65x = 37,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201.70/187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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