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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 275.82 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 275.82 and 142.66 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 275.82 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/275.82 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 275.82 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 39,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,348.48/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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