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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 282.78 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 282.78 and 143.11 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 282.78 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/282.78 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 282.78 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 40,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,468.65/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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