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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 252.52 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 252.52 and 146.21 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 252.52 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/252.52 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 252.52 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 36,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919.32/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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