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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 275.46 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 275.46 and 147.03 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 275.46 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/275.46 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 275.46 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 40,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,500.88/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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