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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.49 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.49 and 143.09 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.49 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.49 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.49 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 39,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,419.86/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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