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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252.78 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252.78 and 148.08 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 252.78 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/252.78 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 252.78 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 37,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431.66/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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