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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 275.68 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 275.68 and 143.52 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 275.68 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/275.68 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 275.68 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 39,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,565.59/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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