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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.30 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.30 and 143.80 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.30 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.30 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.30 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 39,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300.54/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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