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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 283.88 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 283.88 and 143.94 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 283.88 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/283.88 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 283.88 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 40,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.69/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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