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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 276.42 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 276.42 and 143.10 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 276.42 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/276.42 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 276.42 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 39,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,555.70/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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