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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.02 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.02 and 142.76 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.02 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.02 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.02 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 39,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261.86/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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