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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.92 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.92 and 142.10 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.92 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.92 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.92 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 39,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,066.13/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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