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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 275.08 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 275.08 and 149.44 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 275.08 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/275.08 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 275.08 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 41,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107.69/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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