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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.47 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.47 and 142.37 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.47 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.47 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.47 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 39,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076.29/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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