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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 274.58 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 274.58 and 147.11 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 274.58 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/274.58 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 274.58 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 40,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.46/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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