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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 263.03 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 263.03 and 143.75 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 263.03 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/263.03 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 263.03 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 37,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810.50/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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