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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 287.35 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 287.35 and 143.44 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 287.35 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/287.35 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 287.35 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 41,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,216.41/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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