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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 253.53 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 253.53 and 146.94 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 253.53 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/253.53 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 253.53 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 37,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253.70/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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