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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.20 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.20 and 144.37 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.20 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.20 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.20 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 39,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,586.25/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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