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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 282.81 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 282.81 and 143.10 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 282.81 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/282.81 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 282.81 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 40,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,470.11/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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