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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 274.74 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 274.74 and 142.59 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 274.74 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/274.74 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 274.74 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 39,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.18/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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