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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 274 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 274 and 143.84 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 274 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/274 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 274 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 39,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412.16/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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