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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 274.44 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 274.44 and 144.90 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 274.44 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/274.44 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 274.44 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 39,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,766.36/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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