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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 274.95 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 274.95 and 143.14 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 274.95 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/274.95 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 274.95 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 39,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,355.66/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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