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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 275.39 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 275.39 and 145.15 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 275.39 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/275.39 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 275.39 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 39,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.13/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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