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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.27 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.27 and 143.22 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.27 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.27 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.27 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 39,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424.17/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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