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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 274.63 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 274.63 and 146.68 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 274.63 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/274.63 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 274.63 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 40,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282.00/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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