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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 287.07 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 287.07 and 143.46 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 287.07 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/287.07 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 287.07 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 41,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.06/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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