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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 252.52 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 252.52 and 141.43 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 252.52 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/252.52 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 252.52 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 35,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713.90/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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