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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 283.23 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 283.23 and 143.72 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 283.23 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/283.23 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 283.23 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 40,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,705.82/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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