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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 252.88 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 252.88 and 144.16 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 252.88 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/252.88 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 252.88 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 36,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455.18/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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