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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.57 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.57 and 143.37 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.57 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.57 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.57 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 36,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498.06/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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