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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 283.44 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 283.44 and 143.32 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 283.44 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/283.44 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 283.44 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 40,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.62/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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