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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.25 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.25 and 143.65 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.25 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.25 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.25 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 37,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,671.49/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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