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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 261.93 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 261.93 and 143.02 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 261.93 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/261.93 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 261.93 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 37,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461.23/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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