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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.50 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.50 and 143.87 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.50 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.50 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.50 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 41,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504.33/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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