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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 274.48 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 274.48 and 144.45 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 274.48 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/274.48 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 274.48 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 39,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.64/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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