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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 253.41 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 253.41 and 142.14 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 253.41 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/253.41 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 253.41 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 36,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,019.70/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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