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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 251.20 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 251.20 and 143.36 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 251.20 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/251.20 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 251.20 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 36,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012.03/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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