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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 251.94 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 251.94 and 143.72 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 251.94 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/251.94 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 251.94 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 36,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,208.82/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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