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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 276.48 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 276.48 and 147.74 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 276.48 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/276.48 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 276.48 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 40,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845.77/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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