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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 255.55 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 255.55 and 143.79 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 255.55 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/255.55 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 255.55 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 36,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744.74/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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