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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 276.22 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 276.22 and 143.24 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 276.22 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/276.22 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 276.22 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 39,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,565.75/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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