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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 256.06 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 256.06 and 143.95 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 256.06 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/256.06 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 256.06 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 36,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.84/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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