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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 280.50 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 280.50 and 143.25 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 280.50 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/280.50 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 280.50 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 40,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,181.63/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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