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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 249.30 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 249.30 and 143.96 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 249.30 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/249.30 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 249.30 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 35,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887.98/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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