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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 252.28 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 252.28 and 147.94 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 252.28 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/252.28 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 252.28 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 37,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,321.86/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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