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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 252.80 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 252.80 and 141.59 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 252.80 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/252.80 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 252.80 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 35,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791.98/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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