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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 283.62 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 283.62 and 143.62 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 283.62 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/283.62 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 283.62 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 40,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,733.50/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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