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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 252.51 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 252.51 and 143.80 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 252.51 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/252.51 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 252.51 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 36,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,310.94/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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