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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 286.98 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 286.98 and 143.56 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 286.98 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/286.98 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 286.98 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 41,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,198.85/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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