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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 263.15 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 263.15 and 143.97 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 263.15 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/263.15 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 263.15 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 37,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885.71/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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