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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 253.24 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 253.24 and 146.76 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 253.24 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/253.24 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 253.24 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 37,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165.50/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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