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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.72, 279.66 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.72, 279.66 and 143.44 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.72 : 279.66 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.72/279.66 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.72x = 279.66 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.72x = 40,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114.43/186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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