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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.44 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.44 and 143.16 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.44 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.44 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.44 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 40,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,577.27/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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