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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252.39 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252.39 and 155.14 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 252.39 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/252.39 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 252.39 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 39,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,155.78/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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