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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.82, 253.63 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.82, 253.63 and 142.32 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.82 : 253.63 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.82/253.63 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.82x = 253.63 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.82x = 36,095.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,095.00/183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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