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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 249.09 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 249.09 and 143.92 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 249.09 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/249.09 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 249.09 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 35,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847.07/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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