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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 255.46 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 255.46 and 143.51 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 255.46 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/255.46 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 255.46 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 36,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.06/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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