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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 287.06 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 287.06 and 142.88 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 287.06 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/287.06 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 287.06 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 41,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,015.13/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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