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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 255.38 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 255.38 and 143.64 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 255.38 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/255.38 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 255.38 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 36,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682.07/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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