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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.97, 276.41 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.97, 276.41 and 143.88 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.97 : 276.41 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.97/276.41 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.97x = 276.41 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.97x = 39,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769.19/183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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