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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.71, 261.65 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.71, 261.65 and 143.13 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.71 : 261.65 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.71/261.65 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.71x = 261.65 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.71x = 37,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449.25/189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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