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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.82 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.82 and 143.96 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.82 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.82 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.82 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 41,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,433.13/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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