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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 275.10 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 275.10 and 142.49 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 275.10 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/275.10 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 275.10 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 39,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,197.62/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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