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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 252.68 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 252.68 and 146.23 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 252.68 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/252.68 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 252.68 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 36,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,949.40/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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