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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 274.68 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 274.68 and 147.12 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 274.68 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/274.68 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 274.68 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 40,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,410.92/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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