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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 253.14 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 253.14 and 143.92 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 253.14 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/253.14 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 253.14 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 36,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431.91/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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