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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 252.08 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 252.08 and 143.39 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 252.08 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/252.08 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 252.08 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 36,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146.02/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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