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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.04 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.04 and 149.14 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.04 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.04 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.04 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 41,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,019.47/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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