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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253.02 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253.02 and 104.65 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253.02 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253.02 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253.02 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 26,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477.28/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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