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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 284.74 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 284.74 and 143.34 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 284.74 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/284.74 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 284.74 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 40,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,814.63/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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