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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 274.08 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 274.08 and 142.36 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 274.08 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/274.08 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 274.08 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 39,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,018.03/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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