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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 262.37 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 262.37 and 143.40 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 262.37 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/262.37 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 262.37 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 37,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,625.20/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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