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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.90 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.90 and 143.91 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.90 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.90 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.90 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 36,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,826.57/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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