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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 251.92 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 251.92 and 143.76 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 251.92 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/251.92 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 251.92 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 36,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,216.02/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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