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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.27 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.27 and 143.35 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.27 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.27 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.27 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 40,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606.75/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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