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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.52 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.52 and 143.18 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.52 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.52 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.52 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 37,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,156.78/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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