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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.73 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.73 and 143.68 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.73 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.73 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.73 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 41,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341.05/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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