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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 254.64 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 254.64 and 143.04 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 254.64 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/254.64 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 254.64 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 36,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.71/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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