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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 253.44 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 253.44 and 146.96 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 253.44 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/253.44 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 253.44 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 37,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.54/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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