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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 273.66 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 273.66 and 143.97 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 273.66 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/273.66 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 273.66 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 39,398.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,398.83/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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