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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.91 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.91 and 142.86 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.91 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.91 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.91 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 39,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,272.93/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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