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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 254.85 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 254.85 and 143.27 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 254.85 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/254.85 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 254.85 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 36,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511.50/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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