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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.62, 272.49 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.62, 272.49 and 143.22 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.62 : 272.49 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.62/272.49 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.62x = 272.49 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.62x = 39,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026.02/181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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