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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 262.95 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 262.95 and 143.83 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 262.95 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/262.95 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 262.95 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 37,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,819.44/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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