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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 262.66 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 262.66 and 143.14 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 262.66 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/262.66 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 262.66 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 37,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596.87/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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