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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 286.52 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 286.52 and 143.08 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 286.52 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/286.52 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 286.52 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 40,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,995.28/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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