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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 273.44 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 273.44 and 143.87 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 273.44 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/273.44 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 273.44 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 39,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.81/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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