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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 283.50 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 283.50 and 143.37 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 283.50 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/283.50 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 283.50 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 40,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,645.40/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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