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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 274.68 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 274.68 and 142.43 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 274.68 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/274.68 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 274.68 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 39,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.30/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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