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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.16 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.16 and 143.04 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.16 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.16 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.16 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 40,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,932.33/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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