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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 274.54 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 274.54 and 144.32 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 274.54 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/274.54 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 274.54 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 39,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.61/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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