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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.80 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.80 and 143.62 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.80 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.80 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.80 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 39,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610.40/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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