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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 288 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 288 and 143.88 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 288 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/288 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 288 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 41,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437.44/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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