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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.76 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.76 and 141.84 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.76 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.76 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.76 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 35,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851.48/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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