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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.54, 255 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.54, 255 and 143.20 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.54 : 255 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.54/255 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.54x = 255 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.54x = 36,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516/184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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