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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 282.59 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 282.59 and 143.28 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 282.59 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/282.59 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 282.59 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 40,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,488.78/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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