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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 287.07 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 287.07 and 143.45 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 287.07 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/287.07 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 287.07 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 41,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,180.91/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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