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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.56 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.56 and 143.42 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.56 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.56 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.56 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 40,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812.22/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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