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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 251.78 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 251.78 and 143.20 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 251.78 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/251.78 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 251.78 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 36,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.66/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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