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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.81, 252.60 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.81, 252.60 and 143.44 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.81 : 252.60 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.81/252.60 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.81x = 252.60 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.81x = 36,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,231.77/182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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