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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 251.68 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 251.68 and 145.72 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 251.68 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/251.68 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 251.68 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 36,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674.81/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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