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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 274.94 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 274.94 and 144.22 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 274.94 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/274.94 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 274.94 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 39,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,651.43/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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