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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 275.00 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 275.00 and 147.42 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 275.00 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/275.00 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 275.00 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 40,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539.76/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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