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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 275.04 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 275.04 and 142.77 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 275.04 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/275.04 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 275.04 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 39,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267.46/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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