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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 275.18 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 275.18 and 143.16 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 275.18 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/275.18 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 275.18 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 39,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.77/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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