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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.38 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.38 and 142.51 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.38 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.38 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.38 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 36,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,109.18/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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