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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.68 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.68 and 143.09 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.68 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.68 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.68 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 41,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,164.13/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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