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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 252.59 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 252.59 and 141.18 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 252.59 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/252.59 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 252.59 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 35,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659.00/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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