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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.65 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.65 and 143.47 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.65 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.65 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.65 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 39,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,547.51/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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