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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.18, 278.91 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.18, 278.91 and 143.22 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.18 : 278.91 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.18/278.91 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.18x = 278.91 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.18x = 39,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945.49/186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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