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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 287.74 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 287.74 and 143.70 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 287.74 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/287.74 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 287.74 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 41,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346.53/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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