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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 283.34 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 283.34 and 143.46 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 283.34 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/283.34 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 283.34 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 40,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647.96/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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