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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 263.40 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 263.40 and 143.71 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 263.40 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/263.40 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 263.40 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 37,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.18/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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