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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 282.90 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 282.90 and 143.27 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 282.90 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/282.90 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 282.90 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 40,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,529.67/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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