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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 272.98 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 272.98 and 143.92 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 272.98 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/272.98 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 272.98 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 39,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287.28/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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