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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 253.40 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 253.40 and 148.86 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 253.40 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/253.40 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 253.40 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 37,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719.86/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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