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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 282.97 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 282.97 and 143.21 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 282.97 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/282.97 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 282.97 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 40,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,524.48/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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