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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 283.92 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 283.92 and 143.94 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 283.92 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/283.92 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 283.92 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 40,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,867.44/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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