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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 254.83 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 254.83 and 143.05 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 254.83 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/254.83 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 254.83 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 36,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453.43/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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