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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 274.92 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 274.92 and 149.02 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 274.92 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/274.92 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 274.92 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 40,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,968.58/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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