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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.04, 287.17 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.04, 287.17 and 143.32 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.04 : 287.17 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.04/287.17 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.04x = 287.17 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.04x = 41,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157.47/192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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