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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253.08 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253.08 and 109.71 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253.08 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253.08 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253.08 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 27,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765.41/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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