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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 262.31 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 262.31 and 143.46 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 262.31 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/262.31 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 262.31 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 37,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630.28/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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