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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.72 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.72 and 142.48 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.72 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.72 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.72 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 39,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140.02/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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