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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.62 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.62 and 143.12 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.62 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.62 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.62 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 37,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,443.05/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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