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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 282.83 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 282.83 and 143.19 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 282.83 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/282.83 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 282.83 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 40,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,497.71/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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