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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 249.38 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 249.38 and 143.90 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 249.38 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/249.38 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 249.38 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 35,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,885.78/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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