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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.32 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.32 and 142.46 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.32 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.32 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.32 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 39,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079.63/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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