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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 253.20 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 253.20 and 142.38 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 253.20 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/253.20 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 253.20 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 36,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.62/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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