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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.66 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.66 and 143.13 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.66 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.66 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.66 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 36,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,448.77/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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