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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.96 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.96 and 143.28 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.96 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.96 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.96 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 36,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,530.67/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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