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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.22, 287.73 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.22, 287.73 and 143.18 is: 214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.22 : 287.73 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.22/287.73 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.22x = 287.73 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.22x = 41,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,198.64/192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.33

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