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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 262.28 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 262.28 and 143.27 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 262.28 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/262.28 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 262.28 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 37,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,576.14/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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