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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 262.37 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 262.37 and 143.49 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 262.37 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/262.37 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 262.37 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 37,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647.47/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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