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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.91, 275.79 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.91, 275.79 and 143.38 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.91 : 275.79 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.91/275.79 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.91x = 275.79 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.91x = 39,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,542.77/183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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