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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 252.78 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 252.78 and 141.79 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 252.78 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/252.78 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 252.78 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 35,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841.68/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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