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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 253.19 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 253.19 and 146.39 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 253.19 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/253.19 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 253.19 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 37,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,064.48/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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