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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.57 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.57 and 143.19 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.57 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.57 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.57 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 37,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454.21/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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