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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.76, 272.70 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.76, 272.70 and 143.26 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.76 : 272.70 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.76/272.70 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.76x = 272.70 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.76x = 39,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,067.00/181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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