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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 283.17 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 283.17 and 143.24 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 283.17 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/283.17 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 283.17 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 40,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559.85/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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