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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 261.77 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 261.77 and 143.43 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 261.77 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/261.77 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 261.77 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 37,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545.67/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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