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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.46, 271.92 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.46, 271.92 and 143.04 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.46 : 271.92 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.46/271.92 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.46x = 271.92 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.46x = 38,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894.08/181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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