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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.22, 284.07 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.22, 284.07 and 143.86 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.22 : 284.07 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.22/284.07 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.22x = 284.07 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.22x = 40,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.31/189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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