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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 255.34 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 255.34 and 143.42 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 255.34 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/255.34 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 255.34 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 36,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,620.86/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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