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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 262.77 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 262.77 and 143.71 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 262.77 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/262.77 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 262.77 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 37,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762.68/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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