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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 262.58 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 262.58 and 143.77 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 262.58 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/262.58 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 262.58 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 37,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.81/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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